Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment; it is affected by the independent variable.

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What is a control variable?

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Variables that are kept constant to ensure that the experiment tests only the effect of the independent variable.

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Why is it important to have only one independent variable in an experiment?

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To ensure that any changes in the dependent variable can be directly attributed to the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of conducting an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and gather data to support or refute it.

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What is the first step of the Scientific Method?

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Making observations and asking questions.

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What is the role of data in the Scientific Method?

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Data is collected during experiments to analyze and draw conclusions about the hypothesis.

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What is a conclusion in the context of the Scientific Method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, determining whether the hypothesis was supported or not.